by Dele Momodu The sad reality is that no political party has been totally immune from the brigandage that has clearly taken over and engulfed our political existence. Human lives have become meaningless and without value in our nation. We don’t know at what stage Lucifer crept in like a thief in the night and... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Following a communal violence that broke out in the early hours of Thursday between Fulanis and natives of Kafanchan community, the headquarters of Jemaa local government area of Kaduna state , a dusk to dawn curfew has been imposed in the community. According to eyewitnesses, the latest crisis was a spill over... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Fresh deaths of not less than 20 people have been recorded in Borno State after a fresh attack by Boko Haram insurgents. The attack occurred on Thursday and Friday at Bulabulin Ngaura along Maiduguri-Damboa road in the state. This was revealed by security sources. Three policemen, who accompanied a bullion van belonging to... Read More
There has been a twist in the claims by Nigeria’s intelligence agency, the SSS that its men engaged in a shootout with armed Boko Haram elements early Friday, in Abuja, as survivors and residents of the area disputed the account. They said there was no shootout. But rather, they contended, armed men in military uniform... Read More
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of a legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development, NCWD, Abuja. She was born in Onitsha, Anambra State on May 17, 1961. Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, actress and politician. In 2006, she won the African... Read More
Scores of human right activists, lecturers and tertiary students Thursday staged a protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, over the protracted nationwide strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The protest, organised under the aegis of Joint Action Front (JAF), paralysed commercial and vehicular activities in some parts of the... Read More
A woman told her husband she was going to a public swimming pool at a local park. Jack Arnold, 47, of San Juan County, New Mexico, decided to surprise his wife Alex, and join her where they would spend time swimming together. Arnold, who is a manager at his family’s wine vineyard in San Juan,... Read More
by Akan Ido Ex-Big Brother Africa housemate, Karen Igho was spotted on set of an upcoming movie wearing a monochrome dress, matching accessories, sexy high heels and popping tattoos. The pretty lady showed off the Catholic rosary ink on her feet but the butterfly tattoo on her left thigh made an even bigger impression. Karen... Read More
Holy Cow! A Cuban dairy farmer says one of his cows has given birth to four healthy calves, a highly rare occurrence. Veterinarian Andres Rodriguez runs state-owned dairy No. 128 in Picadura, about 44 miles (70 kilometers) east of Havana. He says he was shocked when he went to a help a 3-year-old cow named... Read More
President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved two of his Special Advisers of their appointment. The affected Special Advisers are Mrs. Joy Emordi, Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters and Dr. Tunji Olagunju, Special Adviser on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) was also terminated. The President had on Wednesday 11th September, 2013... Read More
Popular On-Air Personality, Matse Nnoli has been sacked by AIM Consultants, owners of Nigeriainfo FM. She recently issued a statement detailing the reason for the termination of her appointment with the talk radio station. The budding broadcaster lost her job few months after she tied the knot. Read below the statement… Dear all, compliments of... Read More
A former ‘teacher of the year’ accused of having sex with a student when he was 12 denied the allegations today and told the court the 230 pages of racy texts they exchanged were part of ‘sexual therapy’ she was using to help him. Married mother Ethel Anderson, 30, from Riverside, Florida, is accused of... Read More
by Daily Mirror Often, in these cases, the straying partner is careless, almost as if unconsciously they want to get found out 1. A-fear-of-difference affair This is a situation when one or both partners won’t argue. They skirt differences rather than work through them. As they are not sharing everything, they won’t feel as close,... Read More
Warning: This article addresses graphic subject matter that may not be appropriate for all readers. With news cameras flashing, adult film performer Cameron Bay told reporters that in her last porn shoot before testing positive for HIV, her partner’s penis was bleeding — and he wasn’t wearing a condom. After stopping momentarily, the cameras... Read More
A California associate pastor has been accused of sexually assaulting several of his parishioners with his ‘healing hands.’ Juan Jorge Castro, 53, of Norwalk, CA., was arrested last Friday for the alleged assault of at least four parishioners, but is suspected of violating upwards of 20. The allegations include repeated abuse of the victims and... Read More
What: Night of the Masters Concert. Where: Eko Hotels & Suites, V.I, Lagos. When: September 13, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Ebenezer Obey
by John McCain When I criticize your government, it is not because I am anti-Russian. It is because I believe you deserve a government that believes in you and answers to you. And, I long for the day when you have it. When Pravda.ru editor, Dmitry Sudakov, offered to publish my commentary, he referred to... Read More
by Olabode Emmanuel Olawumi Branding is the key! The system is gone past making use of illiterates and thugs to influence the electorate’s decision. Now, it’s the pen and paper, the social media, music among other things. As a young entrepreneur and an ambitious fellow, I’ve come to understand the challenges that come with making... Read More
by Babayola Toungo If Goodluck Jonathan and his horde of Gulaks have honour (though I doubt they have) he shouldn’t contemplate contesting, constitutional right or not for the simple fact that he promised at four different occasions not to go for a second chance when voted for in 2011. In a suit instituted by Buba... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A traumatized 13-year-old girl has narrated how she had been raped continually for seven years by her father, Stephen Chimaraobi, and his friend, Paul Oha in their Ojodu home in Lagos State. Following the revelation, both men were arrested by the police attached to the Grammar School Division, Ojodu, Lagos state. The victim,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Senate yesterday reportedly rejected the motion to condemn the proposed introduction of £3,000 visa bond by Britain for Nigerians travelling to the United Kingdom for the first time. The reason most of the senators gave was that it was too early in the day, premature and pre-emptive to consider such a motion for... Read More
by Makinde Similoluwa All Chelsea fans are meat sellers and garage boys but if you agree to love me, I swear, I’ll switch to Arsenal which is for decent people. Dear Sikira! The first time you passed in front of where I sell meat, I was in a heavenly trance and I told myself that... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An Abuja man has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2 following allegations that he stole from his fiancee and then set her house on fire. Matthew Okeke, 42, of Ministers’ Hill, Maitama, appeared before the court on on a three-count charge bordering on mischief, wrongful restraint and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola yesterday called on the people of the state to support the move by the state government to ensure the success of the residents’ registration exercise in the state. The governor made the appeal while launching the exercise in Ikeja. Fashola explained further that the program would enable the... Read More
by Abdullahi Sadiq Fagge General Buhari was frequently in court, seeking justice. But ironically, the CPC is treating its members and supporters unjustly by not respecting voter sovereignty. Without internal democracy and respect for the freedom of choice, the CPC leaders should not claim to be better or more committed to democracy than any party... Read More
Pope Francis said he was resolved to reform the church which had a tendency to get caught up in ‘small minded things’ The Catholic Church could fall ‘like a house of cards’ if it continues in its obsession with abortion, gay marriage and contraception, the pope has warned. In a remarkable 12,000 word interview to... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Ace comedian Julius Agwu’s daughter Zahra is a princess in every sense of the word. This is why her dad and mum decided to treat her to a royal 4th birthday. The little girl, who dressed to fit the part in in a purple tutu and silver tiara, was hosted to a... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the statement by the management of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that he needs psychiatric testing, Nasir El Rufai has responded with even more criticisms against the leadership of the body. [READ: CAN lays it on el-Rufai, recommend him for psychiatric evaluation] The former Minister of the Federal Capital Abuja,... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The number of Boko Haram insurgents in the country has been further reduced as the Nigerian Army yesterday said that it had taken down nine suspected members of the sect in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, during a shootout which ensued on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the 3 Division of the Army, Eli Lazarus,... Read More